From April 5 to April 21, the Royal Botanic Gardens will be transformed into a fun-filled, interactive zone inspired by the best-selling children’s books featuring the heroic spud, Supertato.
The event, which is included in the admission fee, will offer a range of activities aimed at teaching children about fruit and vegetables.
These will include games, interactive zones, a Vegetable Carnival, and a Veggie Fact Trail.
Palm House Parterre in spring, 2024 (Image: Ines Stuart-Davidson)
Paul Denton, head of visitor programmes and exhibitions at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, said: “We are absolutely delighted to welcome Supertato and his fruit and veggie friends to Kew Gardens this spring.
“This brand-new family programme is packed with fun activities, playful music, and silly games all centred around the wonderful world of plants.
“Supertato is guaranteed to be the highlight of the Easter holiday break, offering unforgettable moments for visitors of all ages.”
The Vegetable Carnival will then provide an opportunity to dance with Supertato and his friends, with live performers on hand to help get everyone moving.
The Super Sports Day zone will test visitors’ athletic skills and help Supertato track down his arch-nemesis, the Evil Pea.
The adventure continues along the Veggie Fact Trail, where visitors can learn interesting facts about fruit and vegetable plants.
There will also be a special dress-up zone, providing the perfect opportunity for a photo with the supermarket superhero.
Authors Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet said: “We can’t think of a more exciting and magical place for Supertato and the Veggies to find themselves than Kew Gardens.
“The team have worked so hard to make a fun day out for Supertato fans and those who’ve never even met the spud.
“We can’t wait to visit.”
The event is open to all families visiting Kew Gardens and is included in the price of admission.
Kew members can enter early from 9am to 10am.
There is a £1 ticket available for recipients of Universal Credit, Pension Credit, and other legacy benefits, as well as asylum applicants with a valid ARC card.
These ticket holders can also bring up to four additional guests to Kew Gardens for £1 each.
All children under the age of four can enter Kew Gardens for free.
Visitors can also enjoy a range of food and drink options at Kew Gardens, including hot meals and hand-made pizzas at the Family Kitchen & Shop, sandwiches and refreshments at the 18th-century Orangery, and à la carte dining at the modern Pavilion Bar and Grill.
Supertato-inspired snacks will also be available at the catering pop-up, along with a range of Supertato books and products from Kew’s gift shops.
In addition to the Supertato event, Kew Gardens will also be hosting The Sounds of Blossom, in collaboration with the Royal College of Music, and The Power of Trees, a new exhibition exploring the enduring beauty of trees across art and culture.
The Power of Trees exhibition opens at the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art on April 12 and is included in the price of entry to Kew Gardens.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Kew Gardens website.
